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Hi, im a 24 year old male. I had double jaw surgery (bi-max) to correct my underbite/crossbite. The surgery was preformed five days ago, so I still have some swelling. I didn't feel too bad about my underbite, but as I got the treatment for free I thought "why not go for it". Unfortunately...

Hey When I was 23 I decided to visit an orthodontist just to see my options. Here I am, one and a half year later, having my underbite surgery in just over one month. I got braces for the first time at 23, it's no big deal. My biggest concern is weightloss after surgery due to liquid diet. Braces wi...

JeniK wrote:Welcome!! You have come to the right place to ask your questions! I am also new here...but I am learning more then I could ever imagine I could from a forum!! Good luck with everything!!

Thanks, im happy I found this forum aswell. When im done with the surgery and all, i'll upload pictures.

It will be worth the trouble, good luck.

Hello im 24 and i've had braces for 1.5years, so im kinda in your boat. I have never had anyone but close friends ask questions about them. Stupidly enough I tried to "hide" the fact that I had braces by not smiling much in the start, but now talk and smile flashing the braces like they ar...

You're recovering fast. I see almost no swelling on the 1 week photo. Hope I recover as fast as you after my underbite surgery. Looks great btw

I too, wanted invisalign and got regular braces. Glad to hear you didn't have to put the braces back on!

[quote="Holland"]If you're scared about getting your teeth filed don't worry, I was so nervous but it ended up being nothing![/quote]

My experience is similiar. I had my lower teeth filed, and the tiny gap closed in a week or so. No pain or increased sensitivity.

Hello, the wire alone will not close the gap but i'd say elastics should be able to close 2mm in a month. And when i say elastics I mean the type that goes "along the wire" if you know what I mean, I would post a picture if I could but I am not "authorized to post url links". I h...

Hello, im André from Norway im 24 and this is my first post on this forum. I have been wearing braces for 1.5years and I am currently waiting for an orthognatic surgery to correct my underbite. Not sure if im more exited or anxious as this is my first surgery ever, but I really can't wait to eat noo...